S76 Mech
Elite Veteran
Location: Hatboro, Pa.
| John,
My setup is going to be alot diffent then yours. I am setup to run full pitch without binding or bogging. I have no idea what the exact numbers are, never measured! I am also running a 95% flat curve in Idleup, so those blades are moving. On cyclic expo I am at 40%. 28% gain on the 401.
For your setup, your pitch is fine. I think the flybar wieghts are important to keep on. What expo are you running on the cyclics, I think I am running +40% but you may require more for a novice flyer.
I also recommend flying in Idle up if you aren't already, with a flat curve (say 70% across the boards). Flying in Idleup helps smooth out the throttle because the motor is revved up. The jumpyness you feel from the throttle is probably due to flying in Normal mode. Increase pitch, increase motor rpm, decrease pitch, decrease motor rpm. Constantly increasing, and decreasing engine rpm. So when you lower your stick, the heli wants to fall, raise the stick and because your headspeed is low, it takes a second to catch up, causing torque changes. If you can fly a whole pack without landing, you should get in the habit of switching into Idleup as soon as you takeoff, then switching into Normal mode when landing. It will help. |
back to the drawing board again!
